Mrs. Beyza BERTAN | Health and Safety | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Beyza BERTAN | Health and Safety | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Beyza BERTAN , Balıkesir University , Turkey.

Beyza BERTAN 🎓 is a passionate academic and expert in Occupational Health and Safety 🦺, currently working as a Lecturer at Pamukkale University Honaz Vocational School in the Department of Property Protection and Security 🏫., she has taken on several leadership roles such as Department Chair and Assistant Director 🗂️. With a strong background in chemistry and workplace safety ⚗️, she is devoted to enhancing health and safety standards in various sectors 🔍. Currently a PhD candidate at Dokuz Eylül University, she continues to grow academically and professionally with great enthusiasm 🎯.

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Education & Experience 

🎓 Education

  • 🎓 BSc in Chemistry, Hacettepe University (2008–2012)

  • 🎓 Non-Thesis MSc in Occupational Health and Safety, Yeni Yüzyıl University (2013–2014)

  • 🎓 Thesis MSc in Occupational Health and Safety, Yeni Yüzyıl University (2016–2018)

  • 📚 PhD Candidate, Dokuz Eylül University (2018–present)

💼 Experience

  • 👩‍🏫 Lecturer, Pamukkale University – Honaz Vocational School

  • 👩‍💻 Program Advisor & 3+1 Coordinator (2016–2018)

  • 👩‍🔧 Assistant Head of Department, Property Protection and Security (2016–2021)

  • 👩‍💼 Assistant Director, Vocational School (2019–2020)

  • 👩‍🔬 Department Chair (2021–2022)

Suitability Summary

Beyza BERTAN is an outstanding nominee for the Best Researcher Award, with an academic and professional background that reflects her deep commitment to advancing the field of Occupational Health and Safety. Currently serving as a Lecturer at Pamukkale University’s Honaz Vocational School, she combines academic rigor with practical expertise. With a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Hacettepe University and both thesis and non-thesis master’s degrees in Occupational Health and Safety, she is now in the doctoral dissertation phase at Dokuz Eylül University. Her academic journey and leadership roles within the university underscore her passion for research, education, and institutional development.

Professional Development 

Beyza BERTAN has actively pursued professional development across multiple disciplines 📜. She holds a B-Class Occupational Safety Expert certificate 🦺 and is trained in key management systems such as ISO 9001 for Quality, ISO 14001 for Environment, and OHSAS 18001 for Health and Safety 🌱🛡️. She also completed training in ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Standards and pharmaceutical R&D analysis 💊🔬. Her diverse expertise showcases her dedication to creating safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible workplaces 🌍. With a commitment to excellence and lifelong learning, she continues to empower herself and those around her with the latest industry knowledge and best practices 🚀.

Research Focus Area 

Beyza BERTAN’s research is centered on occupational health and safety, especially within the service sector and private security fields 👩‍✈️⚠️. Her thesis explored how private security personnel perceive the effectiveness of OHS services in Istanbul 🏙️. Through her research, she aims to improve occupational safety systems, raise awareness, and implement practical solutions for safer work environments 📘🔧. As a PhD candidate, she is further investigating risk perception, safety behavior, and regulatory compliance in dynamic sectors 🧪📊. Her academic journey reflects a deep passion for fostering sustainable and secure workplaces, especially for often-overlooked worker groups 💼💚.

Awards and Honors 

🏅 ALES (Numerical): 77.70 – November 2015
🏅 ALES (Verbal): 81.06 – November 2018
📘 YÖKDİL (Social Sciences): 75 – November 2018
🎖️ Successfully held multiple leadership roles at Pamukkale University
🎓 Currently pursuing a PhD in Occupational Health and Safety – a high-impact field for national well-being

Publication Top Notes

  1. Bertan, B. (2018). Hizmet sektöründe çalışan özel güvenlik personelinin iş sağlığı ve güvenliği hizmetlerinde etkinlik algısı: İstanbul İli Anadolu Yakası örneği [Perception of effectiveness of occupational health and safety services among private security personnel in the service sector: The case of Istanbul Anatolian Side]. Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü.
    🔖 [Master’s Thesis]

  2. Arpat, B. & Bertan, B. (2019). Effects of occupational health and safety training conducted in the workplaces on safety behaviour in Turkey: An evaluation in the private security sector. Agathos, 10(2), 299–330.
    📘 ISSN: 2069-1025

  3. Arpat, B. & Bertan, B. (2020). İş sağlığı ve güvenliği çalışma ortamı gözetimi etkinliğinin çalışan perspektifinden değerlendirilmesi: Özel güvenlik sektörü örneği [Evaluation of occupational health and safety work environment monitoring effectiveness from the employee perspective: The example of the private security sector]. Yönetim ve Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi, 18(1), 276–294.
    🔎 DOI: Available in indexed Turkish academic journals

  4. Bertan, B. (2019). Evaluation of developments in public policies relevant with occupational health and safety in Turkey. In: Public Policy Analysis in Turkey: Past, Present and Future.
    📕 Book Chapter

  5. Bertan, B., Aksoy, M., & Arpat, B. (2021). Tekstil yangınlarının çıkış nedenleri ve güvenlik kültürü çerçevesinde bir değerlendirme: Denizli ilinde bir uygulama [Causes of textile fires and an evaluation within the framework of safety culture: A case study from Denizli].
    🧵 Conference or Journal Article (Publication details to be specified by context)

  6. Arpat, B. & Bertan, B. (2020). Çalışma ortamı ve sağlık gözetimi hizmetleri etkinliğinin çalışan perspektifinden değerlendirilmesi: Özel güvenlik sektörü örneği [Evaluation of the effectiveness of occupational environment and health surveillance services from the employee perspective: Private security sector example]. Journal of Management and Economics Research, 18(1), 276–294.
    📈 Peer-reviewed Journal Article

Conclusion

In light of her rigorous academic achievements, impactful research contributions, and sustained leadership in occupational health and safety education, Beyza BERTAN stands out as an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her work reflects a strong integration of theoretical knowledge and practical application, particularly in addressing safety challenges within the service sector. Through her dedication to advancing scholarly inquiry, enhancing institutional practices, and contributing to interdisciplinary knowledge, she has demonstrated a level of excellence and commitment that aligns seamlessly with the values and objectives of this prestigious recognition.